choom
Meaning: to smoke marijuana
"Back in high school, dey used to go choom by da park aftah practice."
Origin: 1970s Honolulu teen slang (popularized by the "Choom Gang")
What does "choom" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"choom" means "to smoke marijuana" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "choom"?
"choom" is pronounced "CHOOM". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "choom" in a sentence?
Example: "Back in high school, dey used to go choom by da park aftah practice."
aku eye
bulging eyes, bug-eyed, wide glassy eyes, staring blankly
benjo
restroom, toilet, bathroom
blend
Socialize, Hang out, Mix in naturally, Fit in
botan
button, snap fastener
buss nuts
work extremely hard, give it everything, push yourself to the limit
chotto matte
wait a minute, hold on, hold your horses
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